Retail traders should consider more conservative investments: Wall Street veteran

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-28 11:00:00

Retail investors are re-entering the market post-April downdraft, urged to remain cautious amidst Trump trade war uncertainties. Investment expert Rebecca Patterson advises against day trading for retirement funds, emphasizing long-term savings. S&P 500 sees a four-day rally despite mixed earnings reports, with Tesla stock surging by 25% in five sessions.

Benchmark index is up 12% from April 8 low but down 10% from mid-February peak. Japan’s Topix Index closes just above April 2 levels before Trump’s tariff announcement. Safe-haven gold trade cools off in 2025, but 10-year Treasury yield remains above pre-“Liberation Day” levels at 4.27%.

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